The National Weather Service has issued a flood emergency for the Kansas City area.

Storms dropped at least 6 inches of rain in the metro early Tuesday.

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Kansas City police and Kansas City firefighters went door-to-door early Tuesday , alerting residents mainly on the city's south side, along Indian Creek and the Blue River.

Indian Creek from 103rd Street and State Line to Wornall roads and the area near 99th Street and Holmes Road are some target areas. Residents were asked to voluntarily evacuate and told to avoid the area.

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There have been numerous water rescues. Kansas City police and firefighters have responded to 272 calls for water-related issues since 10 p.m. Monday, 62 calls were for water rescue.

Authorities said they are closely monitoring the Blue River, which is estimated to crest around noon, specifically in the area near 85th Street and Hickman Road, Gregory and Oldham roads, and 75th Street and Monroe Avenue. Police said these areas are flooded with the potential for water to possibly rise even more until the river crests.

Any bridges that experienced water overages and/or water approaching underneath will remain closed until they have been inspected.